If you need immense training and want to focus on all sorts of deals, go with a big name like Douglas Elliman or Corcoran or Compass.If you need some training and support, but are comfortable running your own shop - try Keller WilliamsIf you want the largest cut with the least support, go with ExP - you have to think of this is starting your own business vs. getting a job though.I personally am licensed with ExP

You should focus on the fees the lender controls (origination charges and the fees you cannot shop for).

They are a broker so they will shop your portfolio around.

You could try working with local banks and having a broker shop your loan around.

I am curious how the numbers look.Very impressive gain on that STR and smart to cash out!

@Rolly WeaverWould love to connect and talk shop regarding N GA mountain properties.

My agent gave me my lender and although I shopped around and spoke with other lenders, the local bank had the appraisers and the connections to get everything done and keep cost down.If you have any questions are comments please let me know. 

Not all commercial will allow a seller carry back, so I would need to shop around with my investors to see who would allow it.

The tenant with the thermostat must be told - in writing - that the temperature should stay within a certain range to ensure the second tenant gets the appropriate amount of heat.You can also look into installing a "smart thermostat" like Ecobee and setting limits to the hit so tenants can't put it above/below certain threshholds.

I ended up completely fixing his truck with what I would consider minor fixes but the uneducated these would of cost in the thousands due to diagnosis, shop time, plus parts that I just rebuilt on the spot.